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Formula 17 was so freaking adorable!! It's one of those fun movies that are like cotton candy for your brain. Fluffy, delicious, sweet, and airy. But ultimately unnourishing. (Nice metaphor there, huh?!)

It's basically a chick flick, with gay guys. But it was fun, and cute, and I don't care that it wasn't Casablanca.

The portrayal of gays was quite amusing, you had a spectrum there; from the huge glittery flamers, to the Gucci wearing business men. (No Bears though... but I'm not sure that stereotype exists in Taiwan) Despite some stereotype, I thought it was a fair portrayal, they even showed an older gay couple. Kudos to Taiwan for that.

Parts of it were hilarious, and I laughed out loud a lot. Also, I think I have a new obsession with Tony Yang. GOD he's hot. His face is beautiful. His CHEEKBONES! (I've recently discovered I have a massive cheekbone fetish)

Anyway, I'm probably not going to do a full review, but I felt the need to post these screenshots.


Totally destined to be an icon... I love you, Tony Yang.



I actually think the pictures work better without commentary...















(Yes, the movie ends with a clothing montage, and then a bunch of dudes show their asses. It's pretty good)


So yeah, I'd recommend it if you're in the mood for something light and funny. It's highly entertaining. Plus, TONY YANG!! (Also, they randomly speak Cantonese in it, causing some of the characters to angrily say "SPEAK MANDARIN!!" I feel the same way, dudes, the same way.)

Date: 2009-02-19 10:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] omizu.livejournal.com
*just saw this post*

ok we're completely in sync when it comes to all this Asian goodness floating about on the intrawebs.

LOVE this movie, made me teary the first time I saw it. (last year off of netflicks believe it or not)

Date: 2009-02-20 02:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] uisceros.livejournal.com
I really liked this movie too. I'm sure I would have liked it more if I found Duncan attractive in the slightest. Luckily Tony Yang was hot enough for two!

Thing is, as much as I liked this movie, it cannot ever compare to the gay Taiwanese film love of my life; Eternal Summer. If you haven't seen it, see it! It's amazing, and lovely, and actually got me interested in slash for the first time ever. And Joseph Chang and Bryant Chang are beautiful.

(Netflicks?! That's pretty awesome!)

Date: 2009-02-20 02:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] omizu.livejournal.com
I'll have to check it out then! I've been a slash girl for a lllooonnnggg time, lol. So many things to watch, so little time.

Date: 2009-02-20 03:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] uisceros.livejournal.com
It's really fabulous. It's definitely darker, but no one dies tragically, and there's a particularly hot sex scene (I was highly surprised, it's pretty provocative for American standards). I was never really a slash fan (though God knows why, it's not like I dislike gays), but I think the trifecta of Bangkok Love Story, Eternal Summer, and Formula 17 did it for me.

Date: 2009-02-20 03:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] omizu.livejournal.com
I'm just going to through an slightly ot movie out there that you might want to check out. It's called Summer Storm and it's a German coming of age gay movie. It's pretty damn good too.

Date: 2009-02-21 07:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] uisceros.livejournal.com
Oh! Sounds interesting! I like watching German films too, since I (kinda) speak German. I'll totally check it out.

Date: 2010-04-03 09:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tamirisns.livejournal.com
Duncan Lai... my 1st chinese love lol (early than Stanley, srsly!)
dayum i miss him, he just disappear =/

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